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See legend on page 115. www.NewLifeStyles.com MEMORY CARE Westmont WESTMONT NURSING AND REHABILITATION A BRIA Health Services Facility 6501 South Cass Avenue Westmont, IL 60559 (630) 960-2026 (630) 960-5025 fax www.briahs.com SNF, SUB, RHB, MED, TCH, IV, WC, DIAL, RSP, LTC, ALZ, HOS *** (Ad on back cover) MAP #116 We strive to provide the best possible memory care in a safe and supportive environment. We understand the unique needs of residents who struggle with memory impairment. Family members can have full confidence that loved ones will receive the care they need in a comfortable and secure setting. Promoting independence, healthful lifestyles, dignity and a sense of security. 24/7 licensed nursing, ongoing assessments of cognitive and functional abilities and resident-centered care plans for every level of need. We will EXCEED your Expectations! 60 Know the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Jacqueline Marcell - Author of Elder Rage Please study the "Ten Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer's" and if any of them ring true about someone you love, please reach out for help sooner than later. With early diagnosis and treatment, dementia can be slowed down by 2-4 years, buying some time for medical science to come up with better medications–and possibly a cure. TEN EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER'S 1. Recent memory loss that affects job skills It's normal to occasionally forget telephone numbers and remember them later. Those with dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, may forget things more often, and not remember them later. 2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks People with Alzheimer's disease could prepare a meal and not only forget to serve it, but also forget they made it. 3. Problems with language A person with Alzheimer's disease may forget simple words or substitute inappropriate words, making his or her sentence incomprehensible. 4. Disorientation of time and place Those with Alzheimer's disease can become lost on their own street, not knowing where they are, how they got there or how to get back home. 5. Poor or decreased judgment The disease can cause people to forget entirely the child under their care. They may also dress inappropriately, wearing several shirts or blouses. 6. Problems with abstract thinking Forgetting completely what number or words are and what needs to be done with them. 7. Misplacing things Putting things in inappropriate places: an iron in the freezer, or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl. 8. Changes in mood or behavior Rapid mood swings from calm to tears to anger for no apparent reason. 9. Changes in personality People's personalities ordinarily change somewhat with age. But a person with Alzheimer's disease can change drastically, becoming extremely confused, suspicious, or fearful. 10. Loss of initiative Becoming very passive and requires cues and prompting to become involved. For more information see: www.ElderRage.com Chi ws 2014 FINAL file_2000 master perfect 2.0 6/11/14 12:43 PM Page 60